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Rep. Lamar Smith and Rep. Blake Farenthold introduced two separate pieces of legislation last week to put an end to frivolous lawsuits. According to Smith, lawyers who bring these cases have “everything to gain and nothing to lose.” Farenthold focuses on “patent trolls” and intellectual property. …

The House Judiciary Committee debates the pros and cons of allowing local authorities to enforce federal immigration laws. Rep. Lamar Smith weighs in on how increased border security and effective interior enforcement must go hand-in-hand. …